Shandi Reynolds, 17, is a junior at Bedford North Lawrence High School. She is a baptized member of the Bedford Church and is a trendsetter. At the young age of 14, Shandi was the first youth from her church to go on a short-term mission trip when she decided to spend her Christmas break helping spread the Word of God to the people of Brazil. Shandi came back so excited and energized for God that other Bedford Church youth wanted to volunteer their time as well.

Shandi has enrolled in occupational health vocational classes and wants to become a dentist. After assisting the dental team in Brazil, Shandi discovered she loves dentistry, and is now enthusiastic about pursuing this profession. Shandi attends high school full-time, plus works a part-time job. Before accepting the job, she made sure that she would be able to faithfully keep the Sabbath.

At school, Shandi's faith is challenged through many obstacles that teens in a Christian school system may not face. She knows she is in the middle of a conflict between good and evil, and she is fighting the good fight! Shandi's church, youth group and family give her support, and are very proud of her. Shandi is the daughter of Tommy and Crystal Lowden of Bedford.

Justin Dane Spady, 17, is a home-schooled senior at Spady Academy (SA) and has been a student at SA since fourth grade. Justin has a 4.0 GPA and scored a 2150 on the SAT. He is currently taking college classes, and plans to enter Southern Adventist University in the summer of 2008 on sophomore standing with a declared pre-med and theology major.

Justin enjoys playing many sports; his favorites are track, swimming, scuba diving, snow and water skiing, ice hockey and football. He also keeps up with various hobbies, including reading, writing, painting, photography and making music (piano and voice). He is a ten-year member in 4-H.

Less than a year ago, a virus attacked Justin's heart and almost killed him. Although fully recovered physically, the experience left a deep impact on Justin spiritually. Having already preached twice at his church, Justin is considering a ministry/mission career. He believes spreading the Third Angel's Message of Revelation 14 is the most important work for our time. Justin is also considering being a physician or lawyer, because he is convinced that religion, medicine and law are the most important issues prior to the Second Coming of Christ.

Justin is the son of Richard and Margaret Spady of Decatur, and is a member of the First Fort Wayne Church.